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The Cyclone Festival Of Cycling: 5-7 July 2019

The Cyclone Festival of Cycling was created in 2007 to encourage as many people as possible to get out on their bikes, get fitter and enjoy the countryside. It is a multi faceted event designed to cater for the needs of competitive and none competitive cyclists. There are events to meet the needs of all who wish to compete or just ride for pleasure as well as allowing spectators to see some of the best riders in the World in action.

Since the inception of the event in 2007 participant numbers have quadrupled and over £2.5M has been raised for various charities. It is also estimated by Northumbria Tourism that the event generates over £1.5M pa for the local economy. The event is now one of the biggest and possibly the biggest event of it's type and attracts riders and participants from all over the World. The 2011 and 2018 editions of the event hosted the British National Road Race Championships.

Tyne 6 Bridges Leisure Rides - Friday 5th July 2019

The event will start and finish at the Cycle Hub, Ouseburn and use Sustrans Routes 72 & 14 along the north and south banks of the Tyne heading out in a westerly direction. There are two rides of 10 and 15 miles, for those who want to experience a leisurely ride along the banks of the Tyne. These are ideal rides for the inexperienced who may be afraid of traffic or those with young families. All participants must pre-enter on the event website.

Cyclone Challenge Rides - Saturday 6th July 2019

Four routes - 34, 64, 90 or 104 miles. The rides start and finish at the Newcastle Falcons Rugby Club. The four rides leave from the Club between 8.00am and 11.00am and go directly out into the Northumbrian countryside on country roads, therefore avoiding the city traffic. Riders will be set off in Groups of 60 at 2 minute intervals.

There will be feeding/re-hydration stops on all of the routes with food and drink which also act as timing stations and medical control centres. There are also many cafés and pubs along all three of the routes and competitors can stop off and enjoy a well earned rest and sample the local cuisine. All participants must pre-enter on the event website.

Curlew Cup & Beaumont Trophy Races - Sunday 7th July 2019

The best riders in the country will compete in these two challenging and scenic road races, starting in the village of Stamfordham.

The women's race, the Curlew Cup, will be in the morning and the men's race, the Beaumont Trophy, will be in the afternoon.